Health Industry News
Team VIVA! shedding light on epilepsy
In 2011, Team VIVA! was given the opportunity to work with the Australian epilepsy patient support associations to help raise awareness of this often stigmatised brain disorder. We heard from the associations about their tireless efforts to raise the profile of epilepsy in Australia, and we listened intently as they expressed their concerns for the…
Read MoreAnnual flu vaccination now available – March 15, 2013
We should be bracing for epidemic levels of flu infection this winter, according to influenza experts, who kicked-off their annual seasonal influenza vaccine campaign today. “The flu virus struck hard and early in the northern hemisphere winter and has spread quickly,” warned Dr Alan Hampson, Chairman of the Influenza Specialist Group (ISG). “While the timing…
Read MoreWelcome aboard Mileage Communications Group
March 15, 2013 VIVA! Communications is delighted to announce that Asia’s largest, home-grown, full-service, strategic marketing and communications agency, the Mileage Communications Group, has joined our GLOBALHealthPR network. The Singaporean headquartered agency, which has a footprint in seven countries throughout Asia – Singapore, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam – has offices in 12…
Read MoreTeam VIVA! is heading to ‘Healthivate’ – the bloggers conference
Tomorrow (Saturday, March 3), VIVA! consultants, Abbey and Pernille, are heading to an inaugural health and wellbeing bloggers conference to glean insights on how blogging can help shape public opinion. The Sydney conference will focus on the evolution of blogging as a cornerstone to building public reputation and leveraging community engagement, incorporating the following topics:…
Read MoreA successful cocktail for long-term behavioural changes
It’s Friday afternoon and your office may be warming up for the weekend with a couple of drinks. This month, however, fewer colleagues than usual will be heading to the pub with you, as many Australians participate in Febfast. Febfast is a national health and fundraising initiative that challenges people to give up the booze…
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